QMotion Motorized Window Shades

By Robert Robillard

QMotion Revolutionizes Motorized Window Coverings with Affordable, Safe Cordless Shades   The folks at QMotion™ recently sent me their QMotion Motorized Window Shades to evaluate and install. I first saw a version of these shades at the Build Boston trade show and thought what a fantastic idea. QMotion Motorized Window Shades are motorized shades that…

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Mr Heaters HERO Cordless Job Site Heater Review

By Robert Robillard

Mr. Heater’s 35,000 BTU Forced Air HERO Cordless Job Site Heater Review: Mr. Heater recently launched a cordless job site heater called the HERO and recently sent me one to evaluate and review. The HERO is a cordless job site heater that produces forced hot air and is fueled by a propane tank. The HERO…

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DEWALT 20 Volt Brushless Impact Driver

By Robert Robillard

DEWALT 20 Volt MAX 1/4-inch Impact Drivers (DCF895C2, DCF895L2 and DCF895B)   DEWALT just announced they are releasing three new 1/4-inch Brushless Impact Drivers.  This is a first-ever for DEWALT.  At 3.6 pounds and 5-1/4″ in length this new driver looks very similar to it’s 20 Volt older sibling but as DEWALT Product Manager Jeremy Torok says “We like…

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Fixing Your Mistakes

By Robert Robillard

Repairing as saw kerf mistake:  fix it don’t scrap it! My friend always teases me saying that I make everything look so easy.  “You never show the mistakes or screw-ups, whenever I try to do a DIY project it always takes me longer and I screw up something along the way.” Fixing Your Mistakes is…

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Leviton Renu Collection Review

By Robert Robillard

Leviton Renu Collection Is Full Of Color  Leviton’s new line of electrical switches, outlets and wall plates  allows homeowners to change out colorful faces in a snap Leviton has introduced Leviton Renu, a new collection of electrical wiring devices, including switches, outlets, dimmers and wall plates, which feature easily changeable face-plates that are available in 20…

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Paslode TetraGrip

By Robert Robillard

Paslode® TetraGrip™ Sub-Floor Fastening System I’m sitting in my hotel room in Orlando and chomping at the bit to tell you what Paslode has done.    As many of you already know I’m a huge fan of paslode’s forward thinking and innovation with cordless and pneumatic nailers.  This year they are celebrating twenty-five years of nailer…

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Bondera Tile Mat

By Robert Robillard

Bondera Pressure Sensitive Adhesive It’s no secret that adding custom tile to a home can increase its value and style, but for many homeowners tiling is not a DIY project. Tiling Made Easy Working with traditional adhesives such as mortar and mastic can be cumbersome and time consuming for even the most seasoned do-it-yourselfers and…

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Planning Light Switch Installation

By Robert Robillard

When doing your own wiring on a remodel plan to install light switches so you can pass through a room on one end turning on the light and then be able to switch off the light as you leave the room on the other end. If you planning on installing wainscoting plan on installing the…

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